Which metal is used in Wurtz synthesis?

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(C) The correct option is $(C)$.In the $Wurtz$ reaction,two molecules of an alkyl halide react with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether to form

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$Na$

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(C) The correct option is $(C)$.In the $Wurtz$ reaction,two molecules of an alkyl halide react with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether to form a higher alkane.The general reaction is: $2R-X + 2Na \xrightarrow{	ext{Dry Ether}} R-R + 2NaX$.For example: $CH_3Br + 2Na + BrCH_3 \xrightarrow{	ext{Dry Ether}} CH_3-CH_3 + 2NaBr$.

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